Apple festival Saturday at First UM Church | The Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston will be holding an apple festival on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured at the apple festival include: flea market, book sale, bake sale, silent auction, Kid’s Korner.

The kitchen will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with homemade apple pie and ice cream as the featured item. For more information, please call the church office at 655-1083.

Craft Show

The Moosic United Methodist Church, 602 Main Street, Moosic will be holding a Craft Show on the Green on Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for those special holiday gifts and items designed by local crafters. There will be homemade baked goods, and food to eat in or take out. Vendors and Crafters are welcome. Call 457-6286 or 457-3217 for information and to reserve a spot.

First Friday Vigil

The next monthly First Friday Reparation Vigil to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held Friday October 2 at St. Joseph’s Oblate Seminary in Laflin. Father Paul McDonnell will serve as host for the vigil. Young adults are most welcome. Devotions begin Friday evening at 8 p.m. with recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, during which time confessions are heard. Meditation of the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary will also take place at this time. Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated at 8:55 p.m. followed by benediction, litany and consecration to the Sacred Heart. Vigil continues with the crowning of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue, World Apostolate Pledge, Fatima prayers and consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The vigil concludes with scapular enrollment at 10:15.

Yard Sale

St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Old Forge will hold its annual yard sale and ethnic food sale on Saturday September 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have a wide variety of items to offer. Ethnic food will include halupki, halushki, pierogies and kielbasa sandwiches. A bake sale will also be featured

Nite at the Races

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Pittston, will host their annual Nite at the Races on Saturday, October 10, in their parish center banquet hall located on William Street, Pittston. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., races begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $9 per adult. No one under 21 years of age admitted.

Plenty of food, beverages and door prizes will be available throughout the evening. Special cash prizes will be raffled off during the evening. If anyone is interested in purchasing a horse at a cost of 410 each, you may call the rectory office during office hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 654-6902 or pick up a form at the entrances of the church/parish center. Each winning horse will receive $50. Deadline for your entry is October 5.

The event is sponsored by the parish Holy Name Society and Altar and Rosary Society. Checks should be made payable to The Mt Carmel Holy Name Society. All are invited to attend.

Centennial Mass

SS. Peter and Paul’s Church will have their centennial celebration Mass Sunday, Sept. 20 at noon at the church, 1000 Main St., which will be celebrated by the Most Rev. John Dougherty, retired auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Scranton.

The celebration will continue at 3 p.m. with a dinner and live entertainment at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre. Admission to this event is $50 and includes hors d’oeuvres and a four-course dinner with your choice of chicken or fish as your main entr�e.

Entertainment will be provided by The Polka Naturals. There will also be a cash bar. To make a reservation, please call SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Rectory at 457-2483 soon, as the number of guests and entr�e selections must be submitted.

Christian Rock

St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church will host a Christian rock concert Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the church, 314 Main St., with music provided by the band Choose This Day. In lieu of an admission charge, concertgoers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, which will benefit the Scranton Rescue Mission. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a night of great music and fellowship.

The community is invited to Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Rock and Center Streets, Hughestown, on Sunday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. for the church’s Second Annual Festival of Music.

Catholic Women

The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville will resume its meetings on Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m. in the church hall. Plans will be finalized for the fall rummage sale to be held in October. Members are asked to attend and discuss plans for future events. Mothers of parish school children are invited to join the Confraternity. Father William J. Karle, pastor at Holy Trinity Church is their new moderator. Madeleine Barush will preside.

Pro-Life Vigil

The “Catholics Defending Life” prayer team of Scranton will be conducting a 40-day prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood offices located at 316 Penn. Ave., Scranton, from Sept. 23 to Nov. 1.

During the daily vigil presence outside of Planned Parenthood, prayers will be offered for an end to abortion and for the respect of all human life from conception to natural death.

Vigil hours are planned for the following times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, are to be announced.

An opening Mass for the pro-life vigil will be offered on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m. at nearby St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., celebrated by Passionist Father Ed Buchheit. All faithful are welcome to participate in this peaceful, prayerful apostolate intended to change hearts on the abortion issue. Any time that can be afforded by prayer participants will be appreciated.

To schedule participation or for more information, call Donna at 348-5011; Theresa at 687-5329; or Mary Ann 346-5094.

Holiday Market Place

A Holiday Market Place will be held at Holy Rosary School, 125 Stephenson St., Duryea, on Sunday, September 27, noon to 5 p.m.

A wide variety of vendors will be available and you can bring your gold to sell.

Food is available to purchase. Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for children (children under 6 free).

Christmas Show Trip

The United Methodist Women’s Group Pittston Church is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, November 28 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a fabulous Christmas Show. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 654-2310 or 654-8775. Seats are still available.

Weekly Novena

St. Rocco’s weekly Novena is held every Tuesday evening at the 7 p.m. Mass with Novenas and prayers to our lady of the Miraculous Medal, and to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, which precede this 7 p.m. Mass.

Flea Market

Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale sponsored by United Methodist Church of Pittston, corner of Broad and Church Streets, will be held Fri. Oct.9, from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat. Oct.10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade food menu available all day - eat in or take out. For additional information call 603-1915 or654-8775. Rain or shine - all indoors.

Divine Mercy Shrine

A pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, will be held on St. Faustina’s Feast Day on Monday, October 5.

The Martz Trailways Charter Bus will leave at 7:15 a.m. from the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1800 State Highway 315, Pittston.

Breakfast refreshments will be served on the bus. Pack your own sandwich lunch. DVDs on St. Faustina Divine Mercy will be shown along with Rosary and Chaplet.

Please contact Divine Mercy Cenacle Leader, Cathy Mack at 654-6063 before September 14, 2009.

Catholic Young Adults

The next meetings of the Catholic Young Adult Group for ages 18 to 38 will be held on October 7 and October 21 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 241 William Street, Pittston in the meeting room of the parish center.

Pierogi Sale

St. Michaels Orthodox Church, corner of Church and Winters Streets, Old Forge will sponsor a pierogie sale on Tuesday, September 22. To order please call 457-9280, 562-3965, 586-2632 or church hall 457-2875 and leave a message. Pick up is 2-5 p.m. at lower church hall. Price is $5.00 per dozen.

Flea Market

St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge is having a Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 26, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will be held, rain or shine, in the church hall, 320 Vine Street, Old Forge.

The hall is located just down the street from the annual Forge Estates Multi Family Yard Sale.

There is ample parking in the church lot. The public is invited. No Early Birds.

Chicken Barbecue

Annual Chicken Barbecue and Flea Market, will be held at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township, Sunday Sept. 20, from 12-5p.m. on the church grounds. Dinner includes one-half chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, drink and dessert. Cost is only $8.00.

The flea market continues the following weekend Fri. Sept. 25, and Sat. Sept. 26, 8-12:30 p.m., Sun. Sept. 27, 9-12:30 p.m. Craft tables are available. For more information, please call the rectory at 823-6242.

Holiday Gift Show

St. John’s PM Church, Avoca, has planned a Holiday Craft and Gift Show for Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Oblates of St. Joseph, Rt. 315.

Bethel United Methodist

Blessed Sacrament

St. Mary’s Assumption

St. Mary’s H of C

Today is Catechetical Sunday. We wish to thank the dedicated volunteers who proclaim God’s Word and share their faith each week with the children of our parish. Mrs. Cindy Lynn (Gr. 1), Mrs. Nancy Shea (Gr. 2), Miss Kelly Lynn (Gr. 3), Miss Colleen Carmody (Gr. 4), Mrs. Lori Scalzo (Gr. 5), Mrs. Joanne Robert (Gr. 6), Mrs. Dorothy Wivell (Gr. 7), Mrs. Maurita Bartnikowski (Coordinator), and Substitutes: Audra Clark, Linda Day, Alan Dente, Tammi Galli, Cindy Hogan, Robert Joyce, and Tracey Scalpi. May God bless you for the wonderful work you do.

Classes for students in grades 1 – 7 are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. If you have any questions, please call the parish office (654-0263) or Maurita Bartnikowski (655-0158).

Our annual parish appreciation party is scheduled for this Sunday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Help of Christians Religious Education Center. For further information, call Mary Boylan (654-0529).

On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health.

Brick United Methodist

First Baptist Church

Sunday Worship and Praise Service 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service.

Bible Study/Prayer Service Wednesday evening at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Chairlift is available.

Teen/Youth night last Friday of every month at 7:15 p.m. in the church hall. All area youth are invited.

First Congregational UCC

Sunday Worship Service with Holy Communion 11 a.m. Merritt Hughes will lead our worship today.

First United Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule

Sunday, September 20 - 10 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. Sunday school, 12:15 p.m. Children’s Choir

First United Presbyterian

The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church, Pittston announces the following schedule

Saturday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. - Scotland’s Jim Malcolm, singer-songwriter, in concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of poet laureate and lyricist Robert Burns.

Donation $10.00. (Mail check payable to 1st Presbyterian Pittston, PO Box 411, Pittston, PA 18640 or call(570) 905-9074 or email chhmww@hotmail.com)

First United Presbyterian

The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule.

Saturday, September 26: 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous, 2 p.m. Missionary Luncheon, 2:30 p.m. hauling items for rummage sale.

The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street.

Full Gospel Chapel

Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. Johanna Coe Herndon will be minsitering with the gift of healing through prayer.

Glendale Gospel Church

Harding Church of Christ

Holy Mother of Sorrows

Our Ladies A.N.S. Society will be having a Pork Dinner on Sunday Oct. 11. Takeouts will be available. Servings will be from 11:30 to 2:00.

Holy Redeemer

Religious Education classes and registration for grades 1st through 8th will take place this Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Church hall.

We are looking for donations of worsted weight yarn and plastic crochet hooks in sizes: G, H, J, and K.

Immaculate Conception

The winning 50/50 number from the July 25 evening daily number was 969. If you have the winning number, please call Jack Williams.

Religious Education classes and registration for grades 1st through 8th will take place this Sunday, September 20, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the School building.

Inkerman Presbyterian

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church

In addition to air conditioning, the Langcliffe Church is handicap accessible and nursery school is provided for young children.

Oblates of St. Joseph

Perpetual Novena in Honor of St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Recitation of the holy rosary and confessions precede the novena service.

Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The studio is located in the seminary building with call letters WQOR (Queen Of the Rosary). For more information, contact the station at 287-4670.

Gymnasium is now open for business after a complete re-painting of the walls and re-finishing of the gym floor. Openings are available for basketball games by private groups. Cost is $30.00 per hour. Call 654-7542 to reserve your court time.

The Pittston Catholic Youth Group continues to meet every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the seminary. Many events, activities and speakers are being planned for the school year. The youth group is open to all young people age 12 and over. For more information, contact Fr. Paul at 654-7542 or osjseminary@comcast.net

Youth Group will begin actively participating in the Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations at the seminary. The next one is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the seminary chapel.

Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector, will be attending a Vocation Directors conference this week at the EWTN Headquarters (Eternal Word Television Network of Mother Angelica)in Irondale, Alabama.

St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club met this past Wednesday. They have planned for next month a Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at noon followed by their regular monthly meeting. New members are always welcome by calling Theresa Ormando at 654-2967.

Mass enrollments, cards and other religious articles are available at the office. Feel free to stop by for any of your personal religious needs.

The seminary facility is available for small meetings, events and activities, etc. Contact Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ at 654-7542 or at osjseminary@comcast.net

Check out the seminary website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com for any current and vocational information.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Religious education classes on Wednesdays for grades K-3 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays for grades 4, 5, and 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. In addition there will be an opening Mass for all CCD students on Sunday, September 27 at 11:15 a.m. Any questions regarding the program call Religious Education Director, Mrs. Terri Audi at 654-3326.

Prayer Group resumes on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the church. all are welcome

Senior Choir Practice for Mt. Carmel Church is held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact Judy Samartzis at 883-7498.

Post Picnic meeting for our church is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. in the large conference room.

Regional Youth Group meetings will take place at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary on Thursdays at 7 p.m. For further information email AJ and Kristen Kuczenski at youth0group@aol.com or call the seminary at 654-7542.

Nite at the Races sponsored by the Holy Name Society and Altar and Rosary Society will be held Saturday October 10 in the parish center banquet room.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

The weekly mass schedule will be Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

On September 30 there will be an informational meeting about a possible Bible Study in our parish. The meeting will take place at 7:15 p.m. in the group meeting room of the rectory’s lower level. The proposed Bible Study would take place every other Wednesday night from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Choir will meet on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir loft. New members are always welcome.

The annual Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Ziti Dinner will take place next Saturday, September 26 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the church hall. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under age 12. Members will be selling tickets in the church lobby after all masses next weekend. Tickets may also be purchased form any Holy Name member or by calling the rectory at 654-3713 during office hours.

If you missed CCD registration, a second sign up will take place the first night of class, September 21. Sign up will take place from 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the vestibule of the church.

The first CCD class will be on Monday, September 21. All students are asked to meet in the Main Church prior to 6:00 p.m. for opening prayer and classroom assignments. Classes will be held throughout our Parish Campus and will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evenings. All students will be dismissed to the courtyard between the church and the school building right after classes for parent pickup. Parents are asked not to be late dropping off and picking up their children. It is important that children attend class weekly and participates in all program masses. Each child should bring a pencil, crayons and a tablet to class each week.

Father Verespy will commission CCD teachers and aides at the 8:30 a.m. mass today. The following members will be commissioned: Gr.1 Kathy Bryk and Tina Boyanoski, Gr. 2Elaine Starinski, Gr. 3 Gerri Coolbaugh and Dee Lacomis, Gr. 4 Debbie Wruble and Barbara Melnick, Gr. 5 James Renfer, Gr. 6 Missy Chisdock, Gr. 7 Liz Kaminski, Liturgy Kathy Krawczyk, Substitutes Janice Sepcoski and Linda Hoffman, Aide Jean Shinal.

St. Anthony’s

Classes for all Confirmation students in the Public and Catholic Schools, grades 6 &7, will be held on Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Center. After class the students will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass. A meeting will be held this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center for any parents who have special needs or any questions about the date, the time of the classes, and the necessary requirements to receive this very special Sacrament.

No Religious Education Program this Monday afternoon and evening. (In-Service day). High School Students will begin on Sunday October 4. Kindergarten children will begin on Monday, October 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Christian Mothers Society will have their first meeting on Tuesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Every mother, grandmother and godmother is invited to become a member of this Church Organization.

The Pastoral Parish Council will meet on Monday, September 28 at 7:15 p.m. in the rectory.

Golden Age Club will meet on Thursday, Sept.24, at 1:30 p.m. Hostesses are: Florence Ripple, Evelyn Scherer and Lena Seman.

The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be at our Church on October 1 and 2. This missionary Image, a gift of the Mexican Bishop, is traveling throughout the United States on a mission to end the culture of death and abortion and to bring people closer to God.

Blessing of the animals in conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis Assisi will be Monday Oct. 5 at 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. outside the Parish Center. Bring your pets.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Also on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday an additional Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Confessions before Mass.

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions before Mass.

On Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m.. (the last Mass in the valley). The Rosary is recited 20 minutes before the weekend Masses. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses.

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

Any parishioner who would like to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass and to visit the homebound and those in hospitals, is invited to contact the parish office. Training session will be on Monday September 28, Monday, October 5 and Tuesday October 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston. Registration by Monday, September 24.

If you’re a junior in high school or older, consider sharing your talents as a member of the choir. Singing experience is a plus but not necessary. Contact Joe Holden, Director of Music at the parish office or email pianojoe23@aol.com

St John’s Lutheran

Please continue to make your donations to Kids Closet held in the former Seton Catholic High School. Hours are Wednesday 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. then again 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Time is fast approaching for our college football trip to see Navy vs Western Kentucky on September 26.

There is now a Saturday Communion Service. It will continue every third Saturday.

There are openings for Votive Candle & Bulletin for November 15; also December 6 and 20. Any one interested leave a message for Doris Mersincavage

Our Fall/Winter Schedule for Church Service begins at 10 a.m. Adult bible Study starts at 8:45 a.m. Sunday School begins 9 a.m.

Our Church is starting a food bank here. We need donations of non perishable food , cleaners, toiletries. This is an ongoing thing we need to reach out and help out our community. Please bring them to the church.

LWML will be the host for the zone rally on October 4. This is a Sunday afternoon event to which all women are invited to attend and volunteers will be needed in the Kitchen. Posters are located in the vestibule.

If you have any questions comment or need more information call 655-2505 and leave your name number and a message and Pastor Cole or a member of St. Johns will get back to you as soon as possible.

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

The first children’s liturgy will be Sunday, September 27. The children will attend the usual CCD class and then go to Mass following class.

The first Confirmation class for this year will begin Sunday September 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Students are to meet in the church.

Items for the flea market can be dropped off at the parish garage Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We cannot accept clothing, large furniture, TV’s. Electrical items must be in good working condition.

There will be a meeting of all Harvest Tea Hostesses on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 p.m. in the parish office. All money raised at this tea will be used for Msgr. Gray Merit Award given each year to the most outstanding senior in our parish. Call Dorothy Shea Yazurlo at 655-0200 with any questions.

Saint Mary’s

The members of St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club would like to welcome its newest members Caroline Dowdell and Kelly Schmidt.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Club is currently conducting a teddy bear drive. The public can deposit new or fairly new teddy bears in the collection containers in either of the church vestibules or at either rectory. The teddy bears will be donated to the Geisinger Pediatric Unit. Lori Ostrowski is the youth group coordinator.

Classes for St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ joint religious education classes have begun. Classes for First Holy Communion students (second grade) meet Sundays from 9-10:30 a.m. Classes for students in grades K-8, with the exception of second grade meet Mondays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. All classes will take place in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St.

The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church are currently selling the harvest edition of their Pot of Gold Match the Daily Number raffle tickets. For just $10 per ticket, you will have a chance to win $75 daily and $100 on Fridays throughout October. You will also have a chance to win $250 on October 1 and 15, and $1,000 on October 31. The winning number is based on the evening daily number of the Pennsylvania Lottery. To purchase a ticket, please call St. Mary’s Rectory at 457-3412 or SS. Peter and Paul’s Rectory at 457-2483, and it can be mailed to you. Or you can purchase one in the vestibule of St. Mary’s Church following any of the weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m.

All high school students from St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches are invited to a fall kick-off youth group meeting today from 6-9 p.m. at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, 620 S. Main St., Old Forge. Come and enjoy fun, good talks, friends and refreshments. For more information please contact Kay Price at 504-4199.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches will have a commissioning ceremony of its CCD teachers Sunday, Sept. 27 during the 10 a.m. Mass at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St. Please note the First Holy Communion class will not meet that day.

SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Finance Council will meet Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church Rectory, 912 Vine St.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches’ Holy Name Society will meet Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Auditorium, 742 Spring St.

St. Mary’s Church will have its annual fall night at the races Saturday, Oct. 10 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St. Racing forms can be obtained at St. Mary’s Church following the weekend Masses (Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m.) or by calling the rectory at 457-3412.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Youth Group will have a bowling outing Sunday, Oct. 18. The cost is $10 per person and includes two hours of open group bowling and shoe rental. For time and location information or to make a reservation, please call Youth Group Coordinator Lori Ostrowski at 704-9145. The youth group’s next meeting is Sunday, Oct. 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church.

St. Mary’s/SS. Peter and Paul’s Churches have Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St.

Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, 1000 Main St.

Confession: Saturday 3-3:45 p.m. (SS. Peter and Paul’s Church) 4:30-5:15 p.m. (St. Mary’s Church) and available upon request at anytime

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Worship Services on Sunday 8:00 and 10:30. Contemporary Service Saturdays at 5:00. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

The Music Ministry of Saint Peter’s along with musicians from the community will present the church’s Second Annual Festival of Music. The program will include a well-rounded variety of selections that will be sure to please everyone, featuring traditional and gospel hymns for congregational singing and selections performed by the church choir, soprano soloist Patricia Quinn of Wyoming, mezzo-soprano soloist Kristen Vogt of Slatington, and baritone soloist Rev. James Breese, pastor of First Baptist Church, Pittston. The program will also feature violinist Alecia Melia of Rockaway, NJ. Michael Sowa is organist and music director at Saint Peter’s. He will be assisted by guest organist, Christopher Prestia, of Wantage, NJ. Melia, Prestia, Sowa, and Vogt are undergraduate students in Marywood University’s music department.

St. Rocco’s

The Feast of Our lady of Sorrows will be held on Sunday, September 20 beginning with a Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Rocco’s Church. A procession through the streets of Pittston will begin at 3 p.m. Members of all societies, altar servers and parishioners and friends of St. Rocco’s Church will attend this yearly tradition.

St. Rocco’s Cub Scout Pack #303 will start their weekly meetings on Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. in the church classrooms. Boys in grades 1, 2, 3, 4,and 5 may join by contacting Mrs. Karen Gaffney at 654-6021.

St. Rocco’s Christian Mothers will resume their monthly meetings on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the church classrooms. Cathy Turonis will preside. The members will attend the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 26.

The Girl Scout Brownie Troop 3707 will start their bi-monthly meetings. They are held every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the church classrooms. Girls in grades 1, 2, and 3 may joint by contacting Mary Caparelli at 655-8070. The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 24.

St. Rocco’s weekly Novenas - Every Tuesday evening at the 7 p.m. Mass and Novenas and prayers to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, which precede this 7 p.m. Mass. Come and pray to our Blessed Mother and Mother Cabrini to intercede with Jesus for your petitions and prayers.

Trinity Episcopal

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. Every Sunday. Holy days and weekdays as announced.

Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. Every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced.

First Saturdays Giant Neighborhood Yard Sales: Every First Saturday. 25 + Family Sale on Trinity Grounds. $10 Space. Reservations at 654-3261.

Party and Banquet Space: Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.

Opportunities for music lessons, voice, piano, organ, chorus with the help of area musicians. Limited partial scholarships available.

United Methodist

The Annual Flea Market will be held on Friday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, October 10th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade food menu available all day - eat in or take out. Homemade Bake Sale. Numerous items of interest - all priced reasonably. For additional information call 603-1915 or 654-8775. Rain or shine - all indoors.

The Roast Chicken Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - takeouts available. Adults $8.50 - Children $3. For tickets call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 603-1915. Advance purchase of tickets recommended - limited tickets at the door. Bake Sale with all homemade items.

The United Methodist Women’s Group is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, November 28 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a fabulous Christmas Show. Price of the trip is $87 which includes bus, show & dinner. For reservations or additional information call 654-2310 or 654-8775. A few seats still available.